To obtain a title for a vehicle that you do not wish to register or operate in the District, visit a DMV service center and provide the following:

• Document Requirements for Obtaining a DC Vehicle Title Only
• Required Fees

It is not necessary for a vehicle to pass inspection or have insurance to a receive a title only (without a registration).

Additional Vehicle Title Information

• Altered titles are not accepted. If the title is altered, you must obtain a replacement.
• If your vehicle is leased, present the lease agreement with the signature of the leasing company and lessee.
• If your vehicle has a lien, present the lien agreement with the signature of the financial institution and borrower.
• Additional documents are necessary to obtain a title for a vehicle if you acquired it through the death of the vehicle owner.
• Although a title can have multiple owners, the primary owner must be a District resident or a DC based business. If you have a co-signer; and the co-signer is not a DC resident, you must present the following original documents:
  • Notarized letter from the co-signer stating that he/she is on the vehicle title for financial reasons
  • A copy of the co-signer's valid identification